CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CANDY CANE OREO COOKIES
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CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CANDY CANE OREO COOKIES
Description
Chocolate Peppermint Candy Cane Oreo Cookies combine butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and optional peppermint extract with cocoa powder and a flour blend to create a chocolate base. The addition of crushed peppermint candy cane Oreos and semi-sweet chocolate chips adds a mix of textures, from soft to crunchy, and melds chocolate with peppermint taste. The baking step involves preheating the oven to a high temperature then baking these cookies for 9-11 minutes until they develop a golden top. Resting the cookies for 10-15 minutes allows them to set properly before serving.
The cookies offer a balance of chocolate richness and festive mint, making them suitable for holiday treats or any occasion that benefits from a chocolate-mint dessert. Their sizable portions, between 3 to 6 ounces each, can be adjusted using a scale, allowing control over cookie size and baking results.
Choosing Peppermint Candy Cane Oreos is essential for the signature flavor; however, alternatives like Trader Joe's candy cane Jo Jo's or Mint Oreos can be substituted. Chilling the dough briefly before baking helps handle the dough better and can improve the finished texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter cut into small cubes, cold
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup cake flour (or may use all-purpose flour)
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 16 COOKIE crushed into bite-size pieces, Peppermint Candy Cane OREO brand
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional...may add it with the vanilla)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees (if your oven runs hot, reduce temperature to 390 degrees). In large bowl, cream together cold butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla.
- Add cocoa, cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt and stir until combined. Stir in semisweet chocolate chips and crushed OREO cookies. Chill dough for 15 minutes.
- Separate dough into medium to large balls and place on lightly colored cookie sheet. Lightly press on top of dough to smooth out. If you have a scale, you can make them anywhere from 3 ounces - 6 ounces.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown on the top. Let them rest for at least 10-15 minutes to set.
Notes
- Substitute peppermint candy cane Oreos with Trader Joe's candy cane Jo Jo's or Mint Oreos if preferred.
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes before baking to help maintain cookie shape and texture.
- Cookies can vary in size from 3 to 6 ounces; use a scale if consistent sizing is desired.
- Rest cookies for at least 10-15 minutes after baking to allow them to set properly.
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